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Blakeburn Family History

Blakeburn Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Blackburn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blakeburn family from?

You can see how Blakeburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakeburn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blakeburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Blakeburn families living in Durham. This was about 97% of all the recorded Blakeburn's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Blakeburn families in 1891.
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What did your Blakeburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blakeburn. 100% of Blakeburn men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Blakeburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%
  • Cleaner
    14%

What Blakeburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Blakeburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakeburn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 48 immigration records available for the last name Blakeburn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Blakeburn. For the veterans among your Blakeburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakeburn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Blakeburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Blakeburn in 1974 was 79, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakeburn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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